Shetland wool

American  

noun

1. the fine wool undercoat pulled by hand from Shetland sheep.

2. thin, loosely twisted wool yarn for knitting or weaving.

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Shetland wool British  

noun

1. a fine loosely twisted wool yarn spun from the fleece of Shetland sheep and used esp for sweaters

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Etymology

Origin of Shetland wool

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Until then, there is nothing wrong with cuddling up in Prada long johns rendered in pattered mohair, cashmere or Shetland wool.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2021

Suddenly there was this designer that played with pattern and proportions and was messing with very classic icons like Shetland wool and cable-knit sweaters.”

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2012

The same artisanal fetishism that brought Brooklyn bathtub beer to our fridges and Himalayan pink salt to our tables has now brought Shetland wool stuffing and Polynesian silk lining to our beds.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2012

My present was an orange crewneck sweater, slightly stained but made, Mom pointed out, of genuine Shetland wool.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

But as you do so little business in giving out work, I suppose you don't purchase great quantities of the Shetland wool for your own use?-No.

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William